Maui landfills reopen after compost fire

Delays expected as crews catch up on missed trash pickups

The Central Maui Landfill and Olowalu Recycling Center were reopened Tuesday after a compost fire started on Sunday, according to Maui County officials.

The flames have been extinguished, but the public should expect some delays as crews catch up on missed trash pickups.

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Maui County firefighters were on the scene at the Central Maui Landfill - Refuse & Recycling Center, where a blaze at the EKO Compost site has closed down operations Monday, and possibly Tuesday, according to Maui County officials.